Tafilah Castle

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TypeCastle
Architectural styleIslamic
LocationJordan, Tafilah
OwnerJordanian Ministry of Antiquities
Tafilah Castle
قلعة الطفيلة
Tafilah Castle
Interactive map of the Tafilah Castle area
General information
TypeCastle
Architectural styleIslamic
LocationJordan, Tafilah
OwnerJordanian Ministry of Antiquities

Tafilah Castle (Arabic: قلعة الطفيلة) is a historical fortress located in the city of Tafilah in southern Jordan.[1][2]

It is situated on a hill overlooking ancient trade routes. Its origins date back to the Edomite period, and it was renovated and fortified during the Nabatean and Roman eras.[3][4]

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